In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into approaching training with purpose with Dr. Alex Acevedo, PT, DPT, CSCS. Whether it's throwing or lifting, it's crucial to approach your training every day with a clear plan to execute, knowing exactly what you're working on, why you're working on it, and how you're going to execute that plan. Purpose-driven training can make all the difference in your performance!

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into the state of high school baseball and college recruitment with Glen Pecoraro. Glen covers the state of high school baseball in the midwest and how athletes approach college recruiting along with his thoughts on the recent changes to the rules in MLB.

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into how Proteus Motion is revolutionizing performance testing and training with Sam Miller & Dr. Will Waterman ​​PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, COMT, CSCS. Sam is the CEO and Founder of Proteus Motion and Will is the VP of Human Performance and Customer Success of Proteus Motion and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. If you have not heard of Proteus, they have developed a revolutionary performance testing device and resistance training tool. In this episode we talk about how Proteus is revolutionizing the baseball performance world by allowing coaches and athletes to test multiplanar strength, power, and speed. Their product allows coaches and athletes to quickly and efficiently identify the athlete’s deficiencies in a way that has never been possible before and compare that data to a massive data pool with over 1 billion data points. The utility of Proteus underscores the importance of data tracking and the test retest approach to training and rehab.

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into learning to trust yourself as both a player and coach with Gabriel Trastoy. Gabe played college baseball at Loyola University New Orleans where he was a mainstay at the catcher position, owning the top 3 spots in the record book for most runners caught stealing in a single season (66% RCS) and the number 1 spot for runners caught stealing in a career. Gabe was a leader for the pitching staff and the best catcher I’ve ever thrown to. He is now an assistant coach at Loyola New Orleans and spent this summer as the head coach of the Boca Beach Boys. In this episode, Gabe shares his insights as he has made the transition from player to coach and how his experiences and mentors have shaped his approach. We talk about building a strong mindset and culture and how important that is for maximizing performance. We also break down Gabe’s experience as a catcher and the importance of strong catcher/pitcher relationships.

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into earning respect and creating a winning culture with Jeremy Kennedy. Coach Kennedy played college baseball at Barton County Community College and Dallas Baptist University before beginning his coaching career as an assistant at Dallas Baptist, where he helped the program transition from NCAA Division II to Division I and coached 2016 MLB World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. He then spent seven years at Northwood University in Texas, where he led his program to three conference titles, earning coach of the year honors in each of those seasons. He then spent 3 years at Keiser University and led Keiser to 40-win seasons in each of his 3 years, being named the conference's coach of the year twice while claiming 3 conference championships and 1 NAIA World Series appearance. He is now the head coach at Loyola University New Orleans, one of the top NAIA baseball programs in the country. He led Loyola to a historic program turnaround when he arrived in 2020. He is an exceptional coach and person and Alex was blessed to have played for him during his time at Loyola. In this episode, Coach Kennedy details the three pillars to creating a winning culture: individual player development, acquiring the right guys with high-level talent, and creating a culture of earning respect. He talks about some of the key traits that great players possess, including self-motivation and resilience. He also speaks about many of the things he has learned along his journey, ways he is adapting his coaching philosophy, and new things he is doing to maximize his players’ development both as baseball players and as men.

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into player development, pitchability, & coaching with Steven Bruce. Bruce played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma and Keiser University, where he completed his college career as a starting pitcher with a remarkable undefeated 25-0 record. He then went on to play professional baseball for the Texas Rangers organization. He is now the pitching coach at Loyola University New Orleans, one of the top NAIA baseball programs in the country, with which he played an integral role in a historic program turnaround when he arrived in 2020. Bruce is an exceptional coach and person. He brings a strong insight to pitching development and competitive spirit. In this episode, we talk about how player development has changed over the last couple decades and how that looks at each level of play. We talk about the intangibles and how important pitchability is for success. We also talk about Bruce’s approach to coaching, and how he manages building a team culture that prioritizes player development, competitive spirit, and growing the whole person.

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into an explorative approach to pitching mechanics and training with Tanner Pruett. Tanner is a pitching coach at MASH in Savage, MN. He pitched collegiately at Modesto Junior College and Crown College. He was invited to spring training for the Evansville Otters of the Frontier League, and after being released dove into player development full time. During this episode, we talk about the way Tanner approaches the development of his athletes’ skills and movement, the difference between East Coast and West Coast baseball, and how players are slowly becoming showcase ballers versus game winners.

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In this episode of STAY FEARLESS, we dive into rehab, respecting your craft, & playing college/pro baseball with Andrew Misiaszek. Miz is originally from Long Island, New York and played baseball at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served as the closer. Miz was then drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the 32nd round of the 2019 Amateur Draft. Since then, Miz has worked his way up to the AAA level where he pitched to a 3.64 ERA striking out over 32% of the batters he faced in 2022, adding a good bit of velocity along the way. He spent the 2023 season rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and is currently closing out his rehab and getting back to full competition. He’s a relentless worker, a constant learner, and a true professional. In this episode Miz talks about his rehab journey, and the lessons he has learned along the way. He talks about what it truly means to be a professional and respect your craft, while also having fun along the way. He also gives his thoughts on how high school athletes should prepare themselves for the next level as well as the differences between high school, college, and pro ball.

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